Avid4 Adventure Journal

Whether this is your child’s first or tenth time going to summer camp, the initial thoughts about spending a time with new people, trying new activities in a new environment can feel intimidating. However, you as a parent or guardian can get them pumped up to jump into a new adventure through support, preparation, and insight. Here are ways to get your kids excited about going to summer camp:

Finding Your Niche in the Outdoor Industry as a Guide

Pull up a log around our virtual campfire as the Avid4 Adventure Expeditions National Manager, Aimee Gunn, sparks a conversation about navigating the complex landscape of guiding in the outdoor industry. Aimee's diverse professional background across the globe offers a lighthearted and raw perspective of the rewards and challenges associated with making the outdoors your office. Learn about the "Backcountry Day Camp" program she helped Avid pilot, aimed at providing mentorship and hands-on experiences across a plethora of guiding disciplines. 

Feeling curious about guiding or lost on your path in the Outdoor Industry?  Browse our open opportunities, or reach out to our Talent Acquisition team about your path!

Top 5 Reasons to Work for Avid4 Adventure

Avid4 Adventure was born out of a desire to foster a lifelong love for the outdoors and ensure the future caretaking of our planet. From learning how to ride a bike, all the way to a first backpacking trip — outdoor experiences serve as impactful punctuation points in our lives. Our instructors come from diverse backgrounds and bring unique perspectives to the work, but remain united by the shared passion of changing lives through challenge, discovery, and joy. 

TLDR: Life's too short to work jobs you’re not passionate about. Here are 5 reasons to join us:

Overnight or sleepaway summer camp can help immerse kids in the outdoors in ways that might not be possible otherwise. Resident Overnight Camp Director at Avid4 Adventure, Eric Rightor, shares with Mile High Mamas', Amber Johnson just how and why overnight summer camp benefits all kids. 

The summer has started and you would love to see your child get outside this season and push their boundaries. Yet, you also know that your child has struggled with being adventurous in the past. Maybe you've looked at websites and photos of kids rock climbing or mountain biking have you thinking your child needs to be an experienced athlete to participate. What to do? If you were wondering whether outdoor adventure day camp is right for your unadventurous kid, the short answer is yes! Read on to learn more about how adventure camp can help your child tap into their adventurous spirit.